A New Image

Wood-Scott racing unveiled their striking new livery at the British GT Launch yesterday, and the stunning blue and gold scheme is a radical departure in terms of finishing and decoration. "We chose xtremegraphics," said Steve Wood, "because I liked what they did on the Racers Group Porsche at Le Mans a few years ago.

The finish is a complete vinyl wrap, with no paint other than the white undercoat." Giles Puleston, Business Development Manager of Silverstone-based xtremegraphics, explained the process; "Normally, a livery and design has to be sponsor-sensitive, but with just Stuart's own company as main sponsor, we were given a free rein, and flexibility to create tones. There is so much more that you can do with vinyl that you can't do with paint."

In fact, some minor enhancements were being completed by xtremegraphics staff during the morning of the launch, suggested by the team's long term follower Les.

(Spot the difference and isn't it better? Good idea of mine - Les)

So, why a new livery then? "When we ran in black, we were perceived to be the junior team of JWR, the second tier, and we were anxious to shake off that image and have our own identity," said Steve Wood.

And it's not just the colour scheme that's changed - the brakes have been upgraded with a Brembo kit, and the dampers, previously non-adjustable and a performance inhibitor, have been replaced by Moton units, as fitted to the Jordan / Caine and Jones twins cars.

Expectations are being raised for this season, after three fifth places were the best results in 2004.

"We must do better this year," said Stuart Scott, "and aim for the podium at least. I've been having some tuition with Rob Barff, and, since Mike Jordan has been rallying, he's realised the importance of enhancing our driving skills, so both Steve and myself have had a session at the Bill Gwynne Rally School. "

A new identity, renewed confidence, and an improved car.

Great expectations from WSR in 2005.

Steve Wood (the other one)

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